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Definition of "wellbore" []

  • An oil field term referring to the hole produced when drilling an oil or gas well. (noun)

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Use "wellbore" in a sentence
  • "Guide repeatedly said his company's decisions were based on ensuring "long-term wellbore integrity," not on saving money and time, but when pressed, he allowed that some of BP's choices also saved time and money."
  • ""It was the best decision for long-term wellbore integrity," Guide said."
  • "As expected pre-drill, the Niobrara Formation is "normally pressured" and because the frac fluid in the wellbore is a 5% sodium chloride solution, it exerts a pressure on the formation that exceeds the formation pressure, thus inhibiting the reservoir fluids flow."
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